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Does Tobacco Protect From Parkinson's Disease? How Many Of Our Current Parkinson's Patients Smoke? Would You Please Sound Off If You Smoke?
Epidemiological studies over the past 50 years have shown a lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease among cigarette smokers. Although this apparent neuroprotective benefit of cigarette smoking has been known for a while, be it due to nicotine or the scores of other chemicals in cigarettes, the mechanism has been poorly understood and the therapeutic implications yet to be taken advantage of in the development of new Parkinson’s disease drugs. The main concern was whether this epidemiological… read more
Caffeine, if only it was a cure for everything. But, it sure gives me the energy I need.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member. Hi. Wow what a story. I would say you're very fortunate to be alive. That research we did here at the Parkinson's forum revealed that tobacco or smoking does not prevent you from getting Parkinson's. Best wishes to you. Sterling
I have never smoked. I'll look into upping my caffeine intake. Don't drink a cup every day, but do need more energy.
My go to is a Diet Coke when when I feel off. I do think the caffeine in the coke helps, somewhat like the nicotine.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member. Update. I just heard that Mirapex ER gets stronger over time. Why weren't we told by our doctor about this? Instead I was told it was no longer effective for me. :-(
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